George Leonard Powell worked for the P.M.G. Department (Australia Post) between 1904 and 1952 occupying about thirty different positions in different locations. It was his ambition to end his career where he had started - in Maryborough.Bendigo Hospital Life Governor certificate for G. L. Powell. On cardboard. Dated December, 1917. Signed by President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Has images of Nurses Quarters, General view of Hospital and Infectious Wing. Green, red and gold coloring on certificate. George was born in 1892. Married Irene Gladys Foo in 1925. bendigo base hospital, life governor, powell, health

Given to Wally Wagner, an internee in Camp 3.Black and white photograph of Camp 3 Warden G. L. Horton seated in chair. Cat enjoying sun. Diamond design small wooden poles, lattice work in front of five Army huts."To Wally with my very best wishes, G L Horton 23/7/1947"internee children, camp 3, warden g. l. horton, camp 3 wardens

One of a group of unprovenanced photographs donated to the Society by Betty Morgan.While its provenance is unclear, and it has suffered from fading, the photograph is a useful record of children's clothing in the first decade of the Twentieth Century. It is an example of Massingham's commercial photography at his studio in Bendigo. The clothing worn by the boys can be used to deconstruct social values in the period preceding the First World War.Faded sepia studio photograph of three unidentified boys, the oldest boy dressed in a quasi-military uniform; the two younger in berets and lace collars. The photographer is named as G.L. Massingham ( (George Leake, active 1866-1921) of View Street, Bendigo (and Geelong); active in View Street from 1901-c.1921.G. L. MASSINGHAM / VIEW STREET. BENDIGOaustralian photographers - g. l. massingham - view street - bendigo

Lt Col Smith was Commanding Officer of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse from 1993-1996One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed oil painting of Lt-Col G L Smith RFDportrait, smith

This is the 1940 Horse Show Committee taken at the Evans Street oval.B/W photo of 18 men in three rows posed in front of a marquee. Unmounted. Unidentifiedhorse show committee, 1940s, davies, bill, starkie, stan, mounsey, -, boardman, eric, marchant, g. l., horse shows, horses, photographers, evans street, sunbury, george evans collection

Receipt (30 June 1946) issued to Mrs F Schwerkolt from G L Oliver. Real Estate Agent, 232 Como Parade, Parkdale, for 4 weeks rental by Knott for 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdale, which was the holiday home of Francesca Schwerkolt called " Mitcham". Record includes an envelope addressed to Mrs Hogan, Mrs Schwerkolt's daughter.Rental receipt for Mrs Schwerkolt's house at 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdaleschwerkolt. francesca, eriksson pearl eileen, hogan frances dora

These badges were issued to members of the Gallipoli Legion Badge 802 was issued to Sig. Henry Claude Roussac V23533 a veteran of Gallipoli 25Bn.. G.L. over ANZACS means it is a "Gallipoli Legion"badge. Any person who> served there, not just at the landing, was eligible to join the legion and receive the badge. Brass badge with enamel face Recto vertical stripes red white and blue with crown over Verso brass with tab for pinObverse 68 within crown G.L/ ANZACS Reverse 802gallipoli legion, gallipoli, badge, a.n.z.a.c., roussac henry claude, anzac gl, gallipoli legion, gallipoli, badge, a.n.z.a.c., roussac henry claude, anzac gl

George Leonard Powell worked for the P.M.G. Department (Australia Post) between 1904 and 1952 occupying about thirty different positions in different locations. It was his ambition to end his career where he had started - in Maryborough.Printed document relating to the family of George Powell and Joyce Allison (nee Powell) and George's work positions from 1904 until his retirement in 1952. One page typed document. Mentions towns including Tarnagulla, Maryborough, Rupanyup, Bendigo, Hamilton, and Elmore. powell, pmg, powell family history, employment

Fopocco band. Band appears to be active in late 1920's through to 1930's. Known advertisement in 1937. Bendigo Band. Sepia photo on heavy card mount. Four photos in this collection - two of which are tinted (these images are the same), giving three different images. Four men all in suits photographed and one woman posing around their instruments. Instruments include trumpet, drum, and saxophone. Photographed by Bartlett Bros., Bendigo. band, bendigo, musical instruments, dance

Photographs of six band members - five male and one female. Two black and white photos, and a third photo has been color tinted. Taken by Bartlett Bros., Bendigo. Color tinted photo is of band members playing instruments, the black and white photos are band members in posed positions. Men are wearing suits and the woman is wearing a dress. Woman is playing the piano, the men are at various instruments including trumpet, violin, saxophone, cornet and drums. Photos mounted on cardboard.bands, music, group, musicians

Ten younger woman seated in a group all holding bouquet of flowers. All dressed in lighter coloured dresses - possible debutant dresses. Older woman seated in centre of group - also holding flowers. On cardboard with brown mount. Sepia photo. Labelled Bartlett Bros, Bendigo. Inscription on reverse reads "To Mr and Mrs Powell, from Myrtle Sanson". debutant ball, women, formal, dancing

Bendigo Hospital Life Governor certificate on cardboard. Presented to Irene Gladys Powell. Signed by President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Dated October, 1929. Design contains images of Nurses Quarters, General view of Hospital and Infectious Wing. In green, gold, fawn and red colors.bendigo base hospital, health, life governor, powell

Life Governor certificate for George Leonard Powell. On brown paper mount. Certificate on beige paper, blue and gold print. Signed by President, Vice-President, Hon. Treasurer and Hon. Secretary.bendigo benevolent asylum, health, life governor, powell

Red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on the 15th and 16th February, 1983 under instructions from L. G. & D. M. McKenzie, rainbow, Vic. For sale was the complete Engineering and Structural Steel Machinery, Plant, Equipment, Motor Vehicles, Commercial Refrigeration, Ice Maker, Cool Rooms, 10 New Air Conditioners, 5 new Gas Furnaces, Hardware, General Equipment Steel and Scrap. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - l g & d m mckenzie, j h curnow & son pty ltd, bolton bros pty ltd

Lt-Col Coleman was Commanding Officer of 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment from 1960 to 1962One of a collection of portraits of former Commanding Officers of the RegimentFramed oil painting of Lt-Col L G Coleman portrait, coleman

Four invoices from Holman Bros. (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Collins House, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne, C. 1 to North Deborah G. M. Co. N. L.. Invoices are numbered:- 12360, 12363, 11442 and 11462. Invoices are mostly for hose fittings, also some bushings and pistons. Three lots of goods were sent by passenger train and the fourth by post. Dates are26th and 28th February 1951 and 20th February and 24th February 1950. Albert Richardson Collection. document, gold, north deborah g. m. co. n. l., north deborah g. m. co. n. l., holman bros. (australia) pty ltd, invoices to north deborah g. m. co. n. l.

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Butter Formerly "Principles and Practice of Butter-Making" Author: Claire C Totman, G. L. McKay and Christian Larsen Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Date: 1939Label on spine cover with typed text PAT F 637.2 TOT Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, butter, principles and practice of butter-making, claire c totman, g. l. mckay, christian larsen

Black timber framed leather tan carving.In the middle there is the insignia of the Australian Vietnam Forces 1962 - 1973. Above the insignia in black writing reads Honour The Dead. Under the insignia reads but fight Like Hell for The LivingHonour the Dead But Fight Like Hell For The Livingleather plaque, australian vietnam forces

Transcription of correspondence between Sir George Gipps and C.J. La Trobe, giving a record of the early history of Victorian Aboriginal peoples in relation to white settlers.Maps, b&w illustrationssir george gipps, la trobe

Index, bib. tables, p.362.non-fictionA study of penal transportation from Great Britain and Ireland to Australia and other parts of the British Empire.transportation - history, penal colonies - british empire

St Martin's Anglican Church Armstrong St Charlton c. 1901, built in 1889. The weatherboard church was used until the early 1960s when it was replaced by the current brick building. The cataloguing sheet lists Mr John Gidley King in the photo.Mounted, unframed black & white photographst martin's anglican church, armstrong st charlton, pastoral care, church, angllican

Handwritten notes. Extracts - Auction Sale Wed. 23rd Nov. 1938 at the New Red, White & Blue G. M. C. N. L. Some lots were damaged by fire. Lots included: Extensive corrugated iron battery house, Mounting for 6 ft bull wheel, Stamper battery (No 1 Box) by Geo Kelly & Lewis, Stamper battery (No 2 Box) by Geo Kelly & Lewis, Stamper battery (No 3 and No 4 Boxes) Geo W Kelly & Lewis, Stamper battery (No 5 and No 6 Boxes) by Roberts & Sons, 144 H. P Twin Crude Oil Engine by Ruston & Hornsby Pty Ltd. Class H Size No 10. 84 H. P Twin Crude Oil Engine by Ruston & Hornsby Pty Ltd No 143379 Class H. C Size No 8.document, gold, new red, extracts on auction at new red, white & blue g. m. c. n. l, mining plant, geo kelly & lewis, roberts & sons, ruston & hornsby pty ltd